Connected in The Word 10-15-25
And will not God give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night? Luke 18:7a
What do you cry out to God about day and night? What do your prayers sound like? Imagine if we could hear all the prayers that were being prayed at any given moment in time. Imagine if we could hear everything that God hears. I’m quite certain our earthly ears, minds, and hearts would be instantly overwhelmed. But what if we could isolate those prayers and hear God’s people? There would be cries for mercy, shouts for joy, and tearful confessions. There would be prayers we recognized, prayers spoken in different languages, and prayers that only God Himself could discern. We would need to turn the volume down for some prayers and then way back up for others. We would hear the voices of children, parents, doctors, prisoners, soldiers, and so many others.
I wonder how many of those prayers would be cries for justice. I cry out to God in my prayers for many things, but I must admit that I don’t often cry for justice. The thought of asking the Almighty Holy Creator of the Universe for justice is a bit intimidating to me. Do I, a sinner really want God to give me justice? If I were to get what I deserve (justice) from God, I would be cast into the depths of hell and separated from His goodness for all of eternity. The idea of asking God for justice in many ways feels like a very bad idea. Mercy, Grace, Forgiveness – I cry out for these all the time, but justice – Not so much.
So, what is the verse above talking about? How could a sinner be so bold to cry out to a Holy God for justice? It is true that I am a sinner. I am reminded of this daily by the consequences of my sinful decisions, the people I’ve sinned against, the shame and guilt I feel, and of course by my adversary – The Devil! But here is another Truth – Jesus lived, died, and rose for me. My sin was paid for at the cross. Sin, death, and the devil were defeated through the resurrection. In the waters of Baptism, I became a child of God. I am forgiven, redeemed, and JUSTIFIED! Cry out to God for justice believing that it is yours in and through Jesus!
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